Adenia Partners

Adenia Partners is very proud to share our latest annual UN Principles for Responsible Investment Assessment Report. We received results well in excess of the PRI benchmark with scores of 100% in the Direct – Private Equity and Confidence Building Measures categories, and 95% for Policy Governance and Strategy. This set of results reflects our deep commitment to responsible investing for a sustainable Africa, and the advances we have made in our impact management, measurement, and reporting. Congratulations to the entire Adenia team for this achievement and, in particular, Mokgadi M., our Partner and Head of Sustainability, Impact & Business Integrity, for spearheading our ESGI strategy. Her hard work and dedication ensure that sustainability stays at the heart of our investment approach. We are pleased to contribute to the UN PRI’s reporting project, which is an important part of the learning, development, and knowledge sharing that continues to drive our work toward advancing the SDGs. To learn more, view our full 2024 Public Transparency Report on PRI's data portal: https://lnkd.in/gnFsEUkz

At the recent Southern African Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (SAVCA) Private Equity Conference, Adenia Partners Investment Manager Tshegofatso Tshukudu highlighted the power of collaboration between private equity funds and Development Finance Institutions (DFIs). It is a theme that the Adenia team knows well. Using Adenia’s recent investment in The Courier Guy as an example of successful co-investment, Tshego demonstrated how such partnerships can drive transformational growth, operational excellence and market leadership. The discussion underscored the role of DFIs in mobilizing capital for high-impact businesses in Africa and how well-aligned GP/LP relationships can enhance both performance and impact. Adenia remains committed to partnering with like-minded investors to capitalize on sustainable growth opportunities across Africa. Thank you to SAVCA for convening an engaged audience and fostering important discussions on the evolution of private capital in the region. #SAVCA2025 #PrivateEquity #CoInvestment #Africa

Adenia Partners is proud to be recognized as one of this year’s ImpactAssets 50 fund managers, a testament to our commitment to responsible investing and a sustainable Africa. For more than two decades, we’ve partnered with businesses to drive growth, create jobs, and generate lasting impact – all while delivering strong financial returns. This year’s IA 50 showcases the continued expansion of impact investing, with $130.6 billion in AUM represented on this year’s list. As the sector evolves, we remain dedicated to proving that private capital can be a catalyst for economic development, environmental stewardship, and social progress. A big thank you to ImpactAssets for this recognition, and to our investors, partners, and team who make our work possible. See the full IA 50 2025 list here: https://lnkd.in/eCbK8dPg #IA50 #ImpactInvesting #Africa #PrivateEquity #SustainableGrowth #InvestingForImpact

We were delighted to co-host the first-ever Impact Principles event in Africa – an exclusive Operating Principles for Impact Management (Impact Principles) dinner in Cape Town. Kudos to Joohee Rand for leading efforts to expand the reach of the Impact Principles and bringing this global standard for integrating impact throughout the investment lifecycle to new markets. Adenia Partners is committed to the promotion and adoption of the Impact Principles to drive best practices and accountability in impact investing and are proud that our Partner Mokgadi M. serves as Co-Chair of the African and Middle Eastern Committee at OPIM. With geopolitical uncertainty shaping the global investment landscape, mobilizing capital for impact has never been more critical. This event provided a timely forum for meaningful discussions on how to accelerate transparency, discipline and rigor in impact investing across regions. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this important conversation. #ImpactInvesting #OPIM #SustainableFinance

This International Women's Day, we reaffirm our commitment to driving meaningful change for women and girls worldwide. As a proud member of 2X Global, Adenia Partners is dedicated to increasing the volume and impact of capital directed toward women’s economic empowerment. Recently, we partnered with the 2X team to host an Investor Meetup in Johannesburg, where our Partner Mokgadi M. joined a dynamic discussion on unlocking gender-smart capital at scale. A huge thank you to all who joined us. Together, we can accelerate progress toward a more inclusive and equitable investment landscape. #IWD2025 #InvestingInWomen #GenderSmartInvesting #2XChallenge

We are delighted that Franck Falézan, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of PRIMESTONE CAPITAL LLP, has joined the Investment Committee of Adenia Capital IV, and Adenia Capital V, our most recent oversubscribed flagship fund. Franck brings a wealth of experience, strategic insight and an outstanding track record of private equity investing to the role. His diligent, thoughtful, and humble decision-making style makes him an excellent cultural fit for Adenia Partners. We look forward to his contributions as we continue to drive sustainable value creation across Africa. https://lnkd.in/eS_9fiHk #PrivateEquity #Africa #Leadership

We are honored to be named Firm of the Year in Africa in the PEI Awards by Private Equity International following a transformational year for Adenia Partners that saw the closing of our fifth flagship fund, a string of investments, and the expansion of our geographic footprint and leadership team.    We thank PEI, our investors, portfolio companies and partners for their continued support!   Read more: https://lnkd.in/ePDTFSMN #PrivateEquity #Africa

Adenia Partners was a proud partner for the recent 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair in Marrakech. The first and only international art fair dedicated to African contemporary art, 1-54 showcases emerging African artists and renowned modern art pioneers, attracting museums and collectors from across the globe. Our Managing Partner, Stephane Bacquaert, addressed the Collectors Dinner where he celebrated the passion, energy and conviction of Africa's artists and collectors. As committed investors in Africa, we recognize the central role of culture, innovation and creativity to the continent's development, and are pleased to support this important art exhibition. #PrivateEquity #AfricanArt #Investment #Creativity #Innovation #AfricaInvestments

Adenia Partners’ Nnennia Ejebe recently joined KPMG Africa’s Doing the Deal Podcast to share insights from her 12 years of investing across Africa. From Adenia’s early days managing a fund focused on West Africa to now leading a $470M pan-African investment strategy, Nnennia breaks down what it takes to drive value and create sustainable businesses in dynamic markets. One of the highlights is a discussion around the firm’s investment in DDP Outdoor Ltd - Out Of Home (Billboards & Airport) Advertising, Ghana’s leading out-of-home advertising company. Nnennia shares how Adenia helped institutionalize the business, strengthen financial reporting, enhance workplace safety, and secure new commercial opportunities – ultimately setting the company up for long-term success. She also touched on the complexities of exiting investments in West Africa and why Adenia’s control strategy provides crucial stability in volatile markets. Curious to learn more? Tune in to the full episode for her insights on navigating evolving investment landscapes across the continent: https://lnkd.in/dM-2NPeZ #PrivateEquity #InvestinginAfrica #PrivateMarkets

Adenia Partners is delighted to welcome Rinolan Moodley as a Partner based in our South Africa office, helping us to capitalize on emerging opportunities across Southern Africa and enhancing our ability to deliver superior value to our investors. Rinolan brings more than 15 years of private equity and relevant industry experience, with an impressive record of leading successful transactions across Africa. Having worked with Rinolan as a co-investor and board member of our AC(IV) portfolio company Kanu Equipment Africa, we know his expertise in Southern Africa and alignment with Adenia’s culture of entrepreneurialism and excellence will make him an invaluable addition to the team. Welcome aboard, Rinolan! #AdeniaPartners #PrivateEquity #TeamExpansion #SouthAfrica